Mission Area Lead - AI-Driven Vulnerability Response

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Mission Area Lead for the Threat Analysis Directorate. You will align and oversee automation-focused vulnerability response initiatives, partnering with government, industry, and academia to advance CVD and AI-enabled defense capabilities.

Responsibilities include managing multi-project programs, guiding technical staff, coordinating budgets, and ensuring safety, security, and compliance across SEI.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD with years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• 3+ years of vulnerability management experience at enterprise/research level.
• Willingness to travel 25% outside office location.
• Background investigation and ability to obtain DoW security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Threat Analysis Directorate focus area of Automation Integration with Vulnerability Response.
• Coordinate across SEI, CMU, and external partners to advance CVD and automation in vulnerability remediation.
• Manage budgets across mission area efforts and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Communicate with government partners and strategic stakeholders; translate needs into technical requirements.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Technical leadership

Stakeholder liaison

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

BS in CS/SE/IT

MS in CS/engineering

PhD in CS/engineering

Job description

The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Mission Area Lead for the Threat Analysis Directorate. You will align and oversee automation-focused vulnerability response initiatives, partnering with government, industry, and academia to advance CVD and AI-enabled defense capabilities.

Responsibilities include managing multi-project programs, guiding technical staff, coordinating budgets, and ensuring safety, security, and compliance across SEI.